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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF LAKE CITY May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Venue: City Hall AGENDA This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall located at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. Members of the public may also view the meeting on our YouTube channel. YouTube channel information is located at the end of this agenda. Call to Order Pledge Invocation - Mayor Noah Walker Roll Call Ladies and Gentlemen; The Lake City Council has opened its public meeting. Since 1968, the City Code has prohibited any person from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks or becoming boisterous while addressing the City Council. Yelling or making audible comments from the audience constitutes boisterous conduct. Such conduct will not be tolerated. There is only one approved manner of addressing the City Council. That is, to be recognized and then speak from the podium. Failure to abide by the rules of decorum will result in removal from the meeting. Items for Discussion 1. Discussion: City Animal Control Public Participation - Public Comments Citizens are encouraged to participate in City of Lake City meetings. The City of Lake City encourages civility in public discourse and requests that speakers direct their comments to the Chair. Those attendees wishing to share a document and or comments in writing for inclusion into the public record must email the item to submissions@lcfla.com no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Citizens may also provide input to individual council members via office visits, phone calls, letters and e-mail that will become public record. YouTube Information 1

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PART II DANGEROUS DOGS 767.10 Legislative findings. 767.11 Definitions. 767.12 Classification of dogs as dangerous; owner requirements; penalty. 767.13 Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction. 767.135 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction. 767.136 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties. 767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized. 767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded. 767.16 Police canine or service dog; exemption. 767.10 Legislative findings.—The Legislature finds that dangerous dogs are an increasingly serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of the people of this state because of unprovoked attacks which cause injury to persons and domestic animals; that such attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control their dogs; that existing laws inadequately address this growing problem; and that it is appropriate and necessary to impose uniform requirements for dog owners. History.—s. 1, ch. 90-180; s. 3, ch. 2025-61. 767.11 Definitions.—As used in this part, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Animal control authority” means an entity acting alone or in concert with other local governmental units and authorized by them to enforce the animal control laws of the city, county, or state. In those areas not served by an animal control authority, the sheriff shall carry out the duties of the animal control authority under this part. (2) “Animal control officer” means any individual employed, contracted with, or appointed by the animal control authority for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this part or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensure of animals, control of animals, or seizure and impoundment of animals and includes any state or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments that involve the seizure and impoundment of an animal. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 1/8 23

(3) “Dangerous dog” means a dog that according to the records of the appropriate authority: (a) Has aggressively bitten, attacked, or endangered or has inflicted severe injury on a human being on public or private property; (b) Has more than once severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner’s property; or (c) Has, when unprovoked, chased or approached a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, provided that such actions are attested to in a sworn statement by one or more persons and dutifully investigated by the appropriate authority. (4) “Owner” means a person, a firm, a corporation, or an organization possessing, harboring, keeping, or having control or custody of an animal or, if the animal is owned by a person under the age of 18, that person’s parent or guardian. (5) “Proper enclosure” means, while on the owner’s property, a dog is securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the dog from escaping. The pen or structure must have secure sides and a secure top to prevent the dog from escaping over, under, or through the structure and must also provide protection from the elements. (6) “Severe injury” means any physical injury that results in broken bones, multiple bites, or disfiguring lacerations requiring sutures or reconstructive surgery. (7) “Unprovoked” means that the victim who has been conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully has been bitten or chased in a menacing fashion or attacked by a dog. History.—s. 2, ch. 90-180; s. 2, ch. 93-13; s. 1156, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2011-211; s. 4, ch. 2025-61. 767.12 Classification of dogs as dangerous; owner requirements; penalty.— (1) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving any dog that may be dangerous and, if possible, shall interview the owner and require a sworn affidavit from any person, including any animal control officer or enforcement officer, desiring to have a dog classified as dangerous. (a) An animal that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation and that has killed a human being or has bitten a human being and left a bite mark that scores 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale must be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority; placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time; impounded; and held. The animal must be held pending the outcome of the investigation and any hearings or appeals related to the dangerous dog classification or any penalty imposed under this section. If the dog is to be destroyed, the dog may not 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 2/8 24

be destroyed while an appeal is pending. The owner is responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal pending any hearing or appeal. (b) An animal that is the subject of any other dangerous dog investigation may be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority; placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time; impounded; and held. An animal that is not impounded with the animal control authority must be confined by the owner in a proper enclosure pending the outcome of the investigation and the resolution of any hearings or appeals related to the dangerous dog classification or any penalty imposed under this section. The owner shall provide the address at which the animal resides to the animal control authority. A dog that is the subject of a dangerous dog investigation may not be relocated or have its ownership transferred pending the outcome of the investigation and any hearings or appeals related to the dangerous dog classification or any penalty imposed under this section. If a dog is to be destroyed, the dog may not be relocated or have its ownership transferred. (2) A dog may not be declared dangerous if any of the following apply: (a) The threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was unlawfully on the property or who, while lawfully on the property, was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or its owner or a family member. (b) The dog was protecting or defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an unjustified attack or assault. (3) After the investigation, the animal control authority shall make an initial determination as to whether there is sufficient cause to classify the dog as dangerous and, if sufficient cause is found, as to the appropriate penalty. The animal control authority shall afford the owner an opportunity for a hearing before making a final determination regarding the classification or penalty. The animal control authority shall provide written notification of the sufficient cause finding and proposed penalty to the owner by registered mail or certified hand delivery or service in conformance with the provisions of chapter 48 relating to service of process. The owner may file a written request for a hearing regarding the dangerous dog classification, penalty, or both, within 7 calendar days after receipt of the notification of the sufficient cause finding and proposed penalty. If the owner requests a hearing, the hearing must be held as soon as possible, but not later than 21 calendar days and not sooner than 5 days after receipt of the request from the owner. If a hearing is not timely requested regarding the dangerous dog classification or proposed penalty, the determination of the animal control authority as to such matter is final. Each applicable local governing authority shall establish hearing procedures that conform to this subsection. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 3/8 25

(4) Upon a dangerous dog classification and penalty becoming final after a hearing or by operation of law pursuant to subsection (3), the animal control authority shall provide a written final order to the owner by registered mail or certified hand delivery or service in conformance with the provisions of chapter 48 relating to service of process. The owner may appeal the classification or penalty, or both, to the circuit court in accordance with the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure after receipt of the final order. If the dog is not held by the animal control authority, the owner must confine the dog in a proper enclosure pending resolution of the appeal. Each applicable local governing authority must establish appeal procedures that conform to this subsection. (5)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the owner of a dog classified as a dangerous dog shall do all of the following: 1. Upon issuance of the final order classifying the dog as dangerous or the conclusion of any appeal that affirms such final order, obtain a certificate of registration for the dog from the animal control authority serving the area in which he or she resides, and renew the certificate annually. Animal control authorities may issue such certificates of registration, and renewals thereof, only to persons who are at least 18 years of age and who present to the animal control authority sufficient evidence of all of the following: a. A current certificate of rabies vaccination for the dog. b. A proper enclosure to confine the dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign at all entry points which informs both children and adults of the presence of a dangerous dog on the property. c. Permanent identification of the dog by implantation of a microchip. Any person who knowingly and willfully removes a microchip implanted pursuant to this sub- subparagraph commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. d. The dog having been spayed or neutered. e. Liability insurance as required by subparagraph 2. The appropriate governmental unit may impose an annual fee for the issuance of certificates of registration required by this section. 2. Upon issuance of the final order classifying the dog as dangerous or the conclusion of any appeal that affirms such final order, obtain liability insurance coverage in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack by the dangerous dog causing bodily injury to a person and provide proof of the 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 4/8 26

required liability insurance coverage to the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept. 3. Immediately notify the appropriate animal control authority when the dog: a. Is loose or unconfined; b. Has bitten a human being or attacked another animal; c. Is sold, given away, or dies; or d. Is moved to another address. 4. Before selling or giving away the dangerous dog, provide the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner to the animal control authority. a. The new owner must comply with this section and any implementing local ordinances, even if the animal is moved from one local jurisdiction to another within this state, and must notify the animal control authority that the dog is in the authority’s jurisdiction. b. If a dangerous dog has killed a human being or has bitten a human being and left a bite mark that scores 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale and is surrendered to an animal control authority, the authority must humanely euthanize the dog. c. For any other dangerous dog that is surrendered to an animal control authority, the authority may humanely euthanize the dog. If the animal control authority elects to place the animal for adoption, it must post signage on the dog’s enclosure to inform potential adopters that the dog has been declared dangerous and inform any adopter of the dog owner’s requirements under this section. The animal control authority must provide a person who adopts a dangerous dog with a copy of the declaration and must require them to sign a contract with the authority agreeing to abide by the requirements of the declaration. 5. Not allow the dog to be outside a proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under control of a competent person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting a person or an animal. The owner may exercise the dog on the owner’s property in a proper enclosure without a muzzle or leash if the dog remains within the owner’s sight and only members of the immediate household or persons 18 years of age or older, if applicable, are allowed in the enclosure when the dog is present. When being transported, such dogs must be safely and securely restrained within a vehicle. (b) If a dog is classified as a dangerous dog due to an incident that causes severe injury to a human being, based upon the nature and circumstances of the injury and the likelihood of a future threat to the public safety, health, and welfare, the dog may be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 5/8 27

(6) Hunting dogs are exempt from this section when engaged in any legal hunt or training procedure. Dogs engaged in training or exhibiting in legal sports such as obedience trials, conformation shows, field trials, hunting/retrieving trials, and herding trials are exempt from this section when engaged in any legal procedures. However, such dogs at all other times in all other respects are subject to this and local laws. Dogs that have been classified as dangerous may not be used for hunting purposes. (7) A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 per violation. In addition, any person who resists or obstructs an animal control authority in enforcing this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 3, ch. 90-180; s. 3, ch. 93-13; s. 3, ch. 94-339; s. 1157, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2016-16; s. 5, ch. 2025-61. 767.13 Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction. — (1) If a dog that has previously been declared dangerous attacks or bites a person or a domestic animal without provocation, the owner commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. The dangerous dog must be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority; placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time; impounded; and held for 10 business days after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner may request a hearing under s. 767.12 during the 10 business days after such notification. The owner is responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal procedure. (2) If a dog that has previously been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to or death of any human, the owner commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. The dog must be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority; placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time; impounded; and held for 10 business days after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner may request a hearing under s. 767.12 during the 10 business days after such notification. The owner is responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal procedure. (3) If the owner files a written appeal under s. 767.12 or this section, the dog must be held and may not be destroyed while the appeal is pending. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 6/8 28

(4) If a dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner is not guilty of any crime specified under this section. History.—s. 4, ch. 90-180; s. 4, ch. 93-13; s. 4, ch. 94-339; s. 3, ch. 2016-16; s. 6, ch. 2025-61. 767.135 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.—If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes the death of a human, the dog must be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority; placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time; impounded; and held for 10 business days after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner may request a hearing under s. 767.12 during the 10 business days after such notification. If the owner files a written appeal under s. 767.12 or this section, the dog must be held and may not be destroyed while the appeal is pending. The owner is responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal procedure. History.—s. 4, ch. 90-180; s. 4, ch. 93-13; s. 4, ch. 94-339; s. 3, ch. 2016-16; s. 7, ch. 2025-61. Note.—Former s. 767.13(2). 767.136 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.— (1) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to, or the death of, a human, and the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities under the circumstances, the owner of the dog commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) If the dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner of the dog is not guilty of any crime under this section. History.—s. 4, ch. 2016-16; s. 8, ch. 2025-61. 767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized.—This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed, weight, or size and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 7/8 29

History.—s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16; s. 1, ch. 2023-253. 767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.—Nothing in this act shall supersede chapter 767, Florida Statutes 1989. History.—s. 6, ch. 90-180. 767.16 Police canine or service dog; exemption.— (1) Any canine that is owned, or the service of which is employed, by a law enforcement agency, is exempt from this part. (2) Any dog used as a service dog for blind, hearing impaired, or disabled persons that bites another animal or a human is exempt from any quarantine requirement following such bite if the dog has a current rabies vaccination that was administered as provided in s. 828.30. History.—s. 1, ch. 91-228; s. 6, ch. 2016-16; s. 2, ch. 2019-9; s. 3, ch. 2024-258. 5/13/26, 12:48 PM Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/0767.html 8/8 30

ARTICLE II. - ANIMAL CONTROL Footnotes: --- (2) --- Note— See the editor's note to Ch. 14. Sec. 14-31. - Title of article. This article shall be referred to and cited as the "Lake City Animal Control Article." (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-32. - Purpose. The purpose and intent of this article is to protect the comfort, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the city by regulating, controlling, protecting, restricting and preventing certain animals from being kept within the city, and providing for the behavior of animals within the city to prevent such animals from creating or causing public nuisances or endangering the safety of its citizens. The keeping of dogs, cats, potbellied pigs and other animals within the city by any person, in many instances, is detrimental to the healthful and comfortable life for persons residing within the city. The city hereby declares that without providing for the regulation and control of such animals as provided for in this article, the keeping of such animals within the city can create a public nuisance and be detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the city. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-33. - Scope. This article shall apply to and be enforced within the entire boundaries of the city presently existing, together with any additional areas subsequently annexed into the city. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-34. - Definitions. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 1/27 31

(1) (2) (3) As used in this article, the following terms shall be defined to mean:Animal shall mean any living dumb creature, domestic or wild, including dogs, cats, Vietnamese potbellied pigs, livestock and poultry.Animal control officer shall mean any individual or individuals employed by, contracted with, or appointed by the city manager for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this article, whose duties include and who shall be authorized to investigate on public or private property violations of this article and to issue citations for any such violations. The animal control officer shall not be required to investigate an anonymous complaint. An animal control officer is not authorized to bear arms or make arrests. An animal control officer, prior to writing citations, shall have successfully completed a 40-hour minimum standards training course. Such course shall include, but is not limited to, training for animal cruelty investigations, search and seizure, animal handling, courtroom demeanor, and civil citations. The course curriculum must be approved by the Florida Animal Control Association. An animal control officer who successfully completes such course shall be issued a certificate indicating he or she has received a passing grade.Animal shelter shall mean any premises or facility established by the city or designated by the city manager for the purposes of impounding and caring for all animals taken into custody for violation of, or pursuant to, this article, including, but not limited to, the Lake City/Columbia County Humane Society, Inc.At-large shall mean: That an animal, other than a cat, is off the property of its owner, unless restrained by leash, tether, or other physical control device not to exceed ten feet in length and under the physical control of a responsible person; That the animal has entered upon the property of another person without authorization or permission of that person; or That the animal has entered onto public property, street, or right-of-way while not properly restrained as in subsection (1).Board or enforcement board shall mean the City of Lake City Code Enforcement Board.Cat shall mean any domestic feline animal, male or female, sexed or neutered. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 2/27 32

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) Citation shall mean a written notice issued to a person by an officer, that the officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a civil infraction in violation of this article and the charge will be heard by the enforcement board. The citation must contain: The date and time of issuance. The name and address of the person. The date and time the civil infraction was committed. The facts constituting probable cause. The ordinance violated. The name and authority of the officer. The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the civil penalty or to contest the citation. The applicable civil penalty if the person elects to contest the citation. The applicable civil penalty if the person elects not to contest the citation. A conspicuous statement that if a person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, or fails to appear before the board to contest the citation, then he shall be deemed to have waived his right to contest the citation, and that in such case, judgment may be entered against the person for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty. The entry of such judgment shall not preclude prosecution in accordance with this article. A conspicuous statement that if a person is required to appear before the board as mandated in this article, he or she does not have the option of paying a fine in lieu of appearing before the board.City shall mean the City of Lake City, Florida.Code inspector shall mean any authorized agent or employee of the city whose duty it is to assure code compliance.Confined shall mean the dog or Vietnamese potbellied pig is restricted to the property of its owner.Control shall mean the regulation of the possession, ownership, care, and control of animals. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 3/27 33

(1) (2) (3) (4) Court or county court shall mean the County Court for Columbia County, Florida.Cruelty shall mean any act of neglect, torture, or torment that causes unjustifiable pain or suffering of an animal.Dangerous dog shall mean any dog that according to the records of the appropriate authority: Has aggressively bitten, attacked, or endangered or has inflicted severe injury on a human being on public or private property. Has more than once severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner's property. Has been used primarily or in part for the purpose of dogfighting, or is a dog trained for dogfighting; or Has, when unprovoked, chased or approached a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; provided such actions are attested to in a sworn statement by one or more persons and dutifully investigated by an animal control officer. This definition is intended to conform to the definition of "dangerous dog" as set forth in F.S. § 767.11 as it now exists or may be amended from time to time.Dog shall mean any domestic canine animal, male or female, sexed or neutered.His as used in this article shall mean and include both the masculine and feminine.Horse-drawn vehicle shall mean a carriage or trolley powered or being pulled by one or more horses. For purposes of this article, the term will be used interchangeably to refer to both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.Humane society shall mean Lake City/Columbia County Humane Society, Inc.Injury shall mean and include any physical injury caused by an animal.Kennel shall mean any structure, building, enclosed area, cage or pen where one or more animals are housed or kept for breeding purposes or sale of more than one litter of offspring per year. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 4/27 34

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Livestock shall mean horses, cattle, sheep, donkeys, mules, emus, ostriches, buffaloes, llamas, goats, swine, rabbits and poultry; however, bona fide purebred miniature Vietnamese potbellied pigs kept for the sole purpose of providing human companionship and which are in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter are not considered livestock.Notice of violation shall mean a written notice issued to a person by an officer whom the officer has probable cause to believe may have committed a violation of this article.Nuisance shall mean anything done or permitted which injures, annoys, disturbs, or prevents another person in the free use, possession, or enjoyment of his or her property or has rendered its ordinary use or occupation physically uncomfortable or has caused damage to a person's property or has created obnoxious odors or noises.Nuisance animal shall mean any dog, cat, Vietnamese potbellied pig, or other animal which: Frequently or habitually howls, yelps, or barks excessively and without provocation, so as to create a serious annoyance or disturbance to any person or to the neighborhood. Any cat, by crying loudly or calling loudly, shall cause a nuisance by creating a serious annoyance or disturbance to any person or to the neighborhood. Has defecated on property not owned or controlled by the animal's owner, when said feces is not immediately removed by the animal's owner or agent. Has destroyed or removed personal items from property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has turned over garbage cans on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has chased or bitten children or adults. Carries rabies. Carried contagious disease on property not owned or controlled by its owner. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 5/27 35

(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) Has chased cars or bicycles on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has destroyed clothing on clotheslines on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has dug holes or destroyed gardens on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has trespassed and eaten pet food on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has chased, harassed, or killed domestic animals, dogs or cats on property not owned or controlled by its owner. Has barked or meowed without provocation excessively so as to disturb the peace of the occupants of adjacent properties.Nuisance stray cat shall mean a cat which is off the premises of its owner and has entered upon the property of another person without authorization or consent of that person and has annoyed or disturbed another person in the free use, possession or enjoyment of his or her property or rendered its ordinary use or occupation physically uncomfortable or has caused damage to a person's property.Nuisance stray dog or pig shall mean a dog or Vietnamese potbellied pig which is off the premises of its owner and not restrained by leash, tether, or other physical control device not to exceed ten feet in length and not under the physical control of a responsible person and has entered upon property of another person without authorization or consent of that person, or has entered upon public property, street or right-of-way and has annoyed or disturbed another person in the free use, possession or enjoyment of his or her property or rendered the ordinary use or occupation physically uncomfortable or has caused damage to a person's property.Officer shall mean any law enforcement officer defined in F.S. § 943.10, any veterinarian defined in F.S. § 474.202, any animal control officer employed by, contracted with, or appointed by the city, or any city code enforcement officer, city code inspector, or animal control officer.Owner shall mean: 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 6/27 36

(2) Any person or persons, firms, corporations, or organizations possessing, harboring, keeping, or having control or custody of any dog, cat, Vietnamese potbellied pig, animal or livestock or, if the dog, cat, Vietnamese potbellied pig, animal or livestock is owned by a person under the age of 18, that person's parent or guardian; and Any person keeping, harboring or having charge or control of or permitting any animal habitually to be or remain on or be lodged or fed within such person's house, yard, or premises.Pig shall mean a purebred Vietnamese potbellied pig which does not exceed 80 pounds, registered through a North American Vietnamese potbellied pig registry.Pound shall mean the animal control shelter designated by the city to receive animals.Restraint shall mean an animal shall be deemed under restraint within the meaning of this article if it is controlled by leash, cord, chain, fence, cage, pen or enclosure.Repeat violation shall mean a violation of a provision of this article by a person who has been previously found by the code enforcement board to have violated or who has admitted violating the same provision within five years prior to the violation.Scratch shall include an injury caused by an animal's claws which breaks the skin.Stray shall mean any animal that is found to be at-large within the city limits, which does not contain an identification tag, tattoo or implanted microchip, and for which there is no identifiable owner.Veterinarian shall mean any veterinarian as defined in F.S. § 474.202, as amended.Vietnamese potbellied pig or potbellied pig shall mean a purebred Vietnamese potbellied pig, which does not exceed 80 pounds, registered through a North American Vietnamese potbellied pig registry.Written notification shall mean any written notice of violation from an officer to any person given either by regular U.S. mail, if the mailing address of the person being notified is known, (the date of notice shall be deemed the day following the postmark of such notice) hand-delivery to the person being notified, or by prominently posting the written notice on residency or premises of the person being notified. The animal control officer or 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 7/27 37

(a) (b) (c) other officer shall select the method of written notification deemed by him to be most practical and effective under existing circumstances. Nothing contained herein shall dictate that any one method of written notification be used over another. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-35. - Administration and enforcement by board. Except as otherwise provided for herein, the provisions of this article shall be enforced by the city code enforcement board in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions, procedures and requirements of Ordinance No. 2002-954 (sections 2-411 et seq.) as may from time to time be amended. Animal control officers and all other officers are authorized to investigate, on public or private property, civil infractions relating to animal control or cruelty and to issue citations for violations of this article subject to the provisions provided herein. Animal control officers and other officers are also authorized to capture and impound animals found in violation of this article. Animal control officers are not authorized to bear arms or make arrest; however, they may carry a device to chemically subdue and tranquilize an animal, provided they have the prerequisite training pursuant to F.S. § 28.27. Any animal control officer or other officer may not enter secured dwelling, but he or she is authorized to enter upon private property that is unfenced, or fenced but improperly secured, for the purpose of investigating a complaint or violation of this article or for the purpose of seizing and impounding any animal that the animal control officer observes to be in violation of this article. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-36. - City designated as a bird sanctuary. The entire area embraced within the boundaries of the city presently existing, together with any additional areas subsequently annexed into the city, is here designated as a bird sanctuary. It shall be unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot, or attempt to shoot or molest in any manner any bird or wild fowl, or to rob bird nests or wild fowl nests. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 8/27 38

Exception: Notwithstanding the foregoing, lawful waterfowl hunting is permitted on Alligator Lake. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03; Ord. No. 2019-2130 , § 2, 11-4-19) Sec. 14-37. - Nuisance birds; notice; meetings with bird groups. If starlings or similar birds are found to be congregating in such numbers in a particular locality that they constitute a nuisance or menace to health or property, in the opinion of the proper health authorities, the city manager or his designated representative shall meet with representatives of the Audubon Society, bird club, garden club, or humane society, or as many of such clubs as are found to exist within the city, after having given at least seven days' actual notice of the time and place of such meetings to the representatives of such clubs. If, as a result of such meetings, no satisfactory alternative is found to abate such nuisance, the birds may be destroyed in such number and in such manner as is deemed advisable by the health authorities, provided however, that no birds specified under the laws of the United States or the State of Florida as endangered species shall be destroyed. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-38. - Doghouses, pens. No doghouse, pen or kennel shall be maintained upon a person's property closer than ten feet to any apartment house, residential condominium, residential house, or building used for business or other purposes, other than that occupied by the owner or occupant of the premises upon which said animals are kept. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-39. - Barking dogs. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in his possession, or harbor any dog which, by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, or barking, shall cause a nuisance by creating a serious annoyance or disturbance to any individual or to the neighborhood where such dog is kept. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 9/27 39

(Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-40. - Dangerous dogs. Dangerous dogs as herein defined are subject to all the requirements and provisions of F.S. §§ 767.10 through 767.15, now existing or hereafter amended. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-41. - Crying cats. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any cat that, by crying loudly or calling loudly, shall cause a nuisance by creating a serious annoyance or disturbance to any individual or to the neighborhood where such cat is kept. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-42. - Nuisance stray cats; nuisance stray dogs and pigs. Any owner of a cat, dog, or potbellied pig which is determined to be a nuisance stray cat or nuisance stray dog or pig shall be in violation of this article and shall be subject to the enforcement provisions and payment of fines as provided for herein. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-43. - Vietnamese potbellied pig. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep or maintain within the city a vietnamese potbellied pig upon such person's property without first having obtained a permit from the city and being in compliance with this article. No permit shall be issued for the keeping of a Vietnamese potbellied pig until a certificate of purebred registration is filed with the city and there is adequate means of restraining such animal from running at- large or disturbing the peace. (Ord. No. 2003-984, § 2, 11-1-03) Sec. 14-44. - Dogs and pigs confined on owner's property. 3/11/26, 10:39 AM Lake City, FL Code of Ordinances about:blank 10/27 40